Created/Revised: 06/04/09

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor’s Degree, PGA Membership and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a head golf professional or equivalent.  Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Head Golf Professional will oversee and manage the golf operation and work cooperatively with other departments.  The position will promote an exceptional “golf experience,” and provide excellent services and programs to all patrons.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs the following, but not necessarily limited to:  recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of all staff including assistant professionals, outside assistants, and  starters/ rangers.  Implementation of policies and procedures and regular scheduling of staff meetings.  Oversee all golf services and operations.  Oversee the rental and maintenance of golf cars.  Oversee the reservation system, starting, and monitoring of play.  Track and verify all players and guests, golf cars, club care, handicap fees, and other charges necessary, and facilitate proper controls.  Oversee the administration of the handicap program.  Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage.  Develop and manage an innovative tournament program that services all customer segments.  Develop and oversee the golf instruction and golfer development program for all customer segments.  Oversee the operations of a well-managed practice facility.  Maintain a close working relationship with the superintendent and other department heads.  Assist in the marketing and promotion of new memberships/ play.  Assist in the preparation of budgets, including forecasting and review of all golf revenues and expenses on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.  Maintain and oversee a profitable merchandise concession that is consistent with patron demographics and needs.  Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services, monitor and analyze reports. Oversee all golf related purchasing.  Implement cash and systems controls to ensure the safe keeping of assets, inventory, and resources.  Oversee and approve all weekly golf staff time sheets/payroll, purchase orders and invoices.  Supervise monthly physical inventories and the display of merchandise.  Assist in the development of necessary systems to safeguard inventories.  Assist in the publication of newsletters, informational, and promotional materials.  Compile information from market competition for comparison studies to properly position the facility in the marketplace.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

Requires basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Golf Course Point of Sale System.

Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution

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